Repair boiler at kershaw

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified contractor to repair a Donlee Boiler Model SPWV-100/N148890 (120 hp; National Board #27046) located at the Kershaw Correctional Institution in Kershaw County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids with a focus on comprehensive boiler repair services. Specific work requirements include securing the boiler using proper lockout and tag out procedures, removing existing refractory from the rear door and rear arch, installing new refractory according to manufacturer recommendations, curing the refractory, and performing a gas tuneup. The contractor must provide a warranty covering 90 days of labor and one year on all materials. Key dates for this solicitation include a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for September 13, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with questions from prospective bidders due by September 16, 2019, at 10:00 AM. Sealed offers must be submitted by October 1, 2019, at 10:00 AM to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch, with an award anticipated on October 4, 2019. The evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with work expected to be completed within 60 days of purchase order receipt.

Bidders must be registered as South Carolina vendors and have the opportunity to claim various preferences, including South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, South Carolina End-Product Preference, or US End-Product Preference if they meet specific statutory requirements under South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524. The solicitation includes provisions for minority business participation and requires identification of any subcontractors whose work exceeds 10% of the bid cost or involves critical services. Contractors must provide proof of insurance policies and comply with standard state contract terms, including drug-free workplace requirements, debarment certifications, ethics compliance, and illegal immigration verification. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement includes late delivery penalties ranging from 5% to 20% depending on the duration of delay beyond the 60-day performance window. Nonresident contractors will be subject to a 2% withholding tax unless they submit the appropriate Nonresident Taxpayer Registration Affidavit Form I-312. All proposed items must be new and of suitable grade for the intended purpose, with F.O.B. Destination pricing applied.